Vermont Bills

passed both · Vermont · House May 20, 2025

HCR 148: House concurrent resolution in memory of distinguished Vermont attorney Richard T. Cassidy of Burlington

HCR 148 is a House concurrent resolution that commemorates the life and career of distinguished Vermont attorney Richard T. Cassidy of Burlington. The resolution extends condolences from the General Assembly to his family and colleagues and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to them and relevant legal organizations.

Barbara Rachelson (D) Ian Goodnow (D) Tom Burditt (R) Kenneth Goslant (R) Martin LaLonde (D)

passed both · Vermont · House May 20, 2025

HCR 145: House concurrent resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the installation of the first piece of art for the Art in State Buildings Program

HCR 145 is a House concurrent resolution that celebrates the 35th anniversary of the installation of the first piece of art for the Art in State Buildings Program. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont Arts Council.

signed · Vermont · House May 20, 2025

H 491: An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate

H 491 sets specific property tax yields and rates for fiscal year 2026 in Vermont. It establishes the property dollar equivalent yield at $8,596.00 and the income dollar equivalent yield at $12,172.00. The bill also determines the nonhomestead property tax rate to be $1.703 per $100.00 of equalized education property value. Additionally, it amends the definition of "equalized value of the housesite" for tax purposes. These provisions directly affect property owners by defining components of their education property taxes for the specified fiscal year.

vetoed · Vermont · House May 20, 2025

H 219: An act relating to establishing the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program

H 219 establishes the Department of Corrections’ Family Support Program, providing free parenting and trauma-informed family support services to all incarcerated individuals who are parents or guardians. The program aims to increase parents' knowledge and skills, offer resources for communicating with their children and caregivers, and create child-friendly visitation spaces. It also includes outreach for children's services and reentry support for parents. The bill directs the Department to include funding for these services in its annual budget, with initial implementation at the Chittenden Regional and Northern State Correctional Facilities and an intent to expand statewide by 2028, contingent on appropriated funds.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Vermont · House May 20, 2025

H 137: An act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services

H.137 regulates virtual currency business activities, particularly those involving virtual-currency kiosks, to protect consumers. It requires licensed virtual currency operators to provide clear disclosures to customers before engaging in any activity, outlining fee schedules, insurance coverage, and liability for unauthorized transfers, and stating that virtual currency is not money. For each transaction at a virtual-currency kiosk, operators must disclose specific details such as transaction amounts, fees, refund policies, and daily limits. These measures aim to ensure transparency for individuals using virtual currency services.

introduced · Vermont · Senate May 16, 2025

S 156: An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the Vermont State Employees’ Retirement System

This bill proposes several amendments to the Vermont State Employees’ Retirement System, primarily impacting Group G members. It revises the definitions for Group G membership, alters how their normal retirement allowance is calculated, and adjusts their contribution rates, which will transition from a quartile-based system to fixed percentages by fiscal year 2026. The bill also allows members to earn creditable service for temporary or seasonal State employment and expands the circumstances for receiving creditable service for prior military service without contributions. Finally, it establishes a statutory contractual right for all members of the System.

introduced · Vermont · Senate May 16, 2025

S 155: An act relating to the use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems by municipalities

Bill S 155 authorizes municipal law enforcement agencies to use Automated Traffic Law Enforcement (ATLE) systems, such as traffic cameras, as part of a pilot program until July 1, 2027. These systems can be deployed in municipal work zones to enhance worker safety and at other locations with high rates of crashes or speeding where traditional enforcement is impractical. The bill requires clear signage notifying drivers of ATLE use, engineering analysis for deployment locations, and that systems in work zones only operate when workers are present. It also mandates annual calibration, daily logs of activity, and an annual report from the Agency of Transportation detailing system usage, violations, and collected penalties.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

passed both · Vermont · Senate May 16, 2025

JRS 26: Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on May 16, 2025

JRS 26 is a joint resolution that establishes a specific adjournment schedule for the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives. It mandates that when both houses adjourn on Friday, May 16, 2025, they will reconvene no later than Tuesday, May 20, 2025. This resolution affects the legislative calendar for the state's lawmakers.

signed · Vermont · Senate May 16, 2025

S 36: An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Bill S 36 amends existing law by replacing the term "public inebriates" with "persons who are incapacitated." It requires the Departments of Health and Mental Health to prioritize expanding services for incapacitated individuals in Chittenden County and report on these efforts by February 2026. The Department of Corrections must also report on efforts to connect incapacitated persons in correctional facilities with substance use recovery providers. Additionally, the bill mandates reports from the Agency of Human Services and the Human Services Board by December 2025. These reports will propose improvements to the Human Services Board's appeal processes, focusing on attorney training, data collection, and making the process more accessible and consistent for appellants.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Vermont · House May 16, 2025

HCR 144: House concurrent resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps

HCR 144 is a House concurrent resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, highlighting its history and contributions. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont Veterans' Home.

passed both · Vermont · House May 16, 2025

HCR 146: House concurrent resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bennington Fire Department’s management of the annual Bennington Battle Day Weekend Parade and festivities

HCR 146 is a resolution from the Vermont General Assembly commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bennington Fire Department managing the annual Bennington Battle Day Weekend Parade and festivities. The resolution acknowledges the department's long-standing role in organizing these community celebrations.

passed both · Vermont · House May 16, 2025

HCR 147: House concurrent resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy

HCR 147 is a House concurrent resolution that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy. It acknowledges the Navy's historical origins and its service, including that of U.S. Navy veterans residing at the Vermont Veterans' Home. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Vermont Veterans' Home.

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